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Becky has spent her entire career cooking and baking, which are also her favorite hobbies outside of work. For her, time spent in the kitchen not only relieves stress, but is lots of fun as well. Becky’s love for baking began as a child, standing on a chair next her mom, adding ingredients and mixing up dough.

Directions

Stir together ground beef mixture and all remaining ingredients except corn chips and cheese in ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edge.

Cut each cheese slice into 4 strips. Top casserole with crushed corn chips and cheese. Continue baking 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Recipe Tip

- To freeze and bake later, prepare recipe as directed except do not add cheese or corn chips. Place mixture into casserole dish or large freezer container. Cover tightly; freeze up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator for 24 hours or until thawed. Heat oven to 350°F. Place mixture into ungreased casserole dish, if necessary. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with crushed corn chips and cheese. Continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

- To freeze in individual servings and microwave later, prepare recipe as directed except do not add cheese or corn chips. Spoon into 4 small freezer and microwave-safe containers. Top each with 1 slice cheese. Cover tightly; freeze up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. Keep refrigerated until ready to microwave. To cook, top each with 2 tablespoons crushed corn chips. Loosely cover microwave container; microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 2-3 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

Recipe Comments & Reviews

Would not make again. Tasted like you were eating a can of baked beans.

Posted Feb 02 2012
by Linda

I just made this and they loved it. They asked for more. It was easy to make and it tasted scrumptious.

Posted Nov 14 2011
by GloriaLaVonne

This is a wonderful meal. My whole family loved it. It is a new family favorite. Only problem I had was I bought bush's baked beans which already have brown sugar in them. I should have halved the brown sugar. Excellent anyway just a bit too sweet.

Posted Jan 11 2010
by jen

Have made this serveral times. It is a family favorite. With a green salad and fresh hot cornbread, it is a sure winner.

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